Westinghouse Portable Power | 19
OPERATION
POWER OUTPUT AND DEMAND
120 and 240 Volt AC devices have two different electric
power demands that must be taken into consideration,
namely the running power and the starting/peak power.
Both are measured in Watts (typically abbreviated as “W”).
The steady state continuous load is the running power
demand and this is often marked on the device near its model
number or serial number. Sometimes the device might only
be marked with its voltage (i.e. 120 V) and current draw (e.g. 6
Amp or 6 A), in which case the running power demand in Watts
can be obtained by multiplying the voltage times the current,
e.g. 120 V × 6 A = 720 W.
Simple resistive 120-Volt AC devices such as incandescent
bulbs, toasters, heaters, etc. have no extra power demand
when starting, and so their starting power demands are the
same as their running power demands.
More complex 120/240-Volt AC devices containing inductive or
capacitive elements such as electric motors have a momentary
extra power demand when starting, which can be up to seven
times the running power demand or more. Manufacturers
of such devices rarely publish this starting power demand
and so it’s often necessary to estimate it. A rule of thumb
for devices fitted with an electric motor is to apply a starting
power multiplier of 1.2 for small hand-held or portable devices
and a value of 3.5 for larger stationary devices. For example,
a 900 W angle grinder can be assumed to have a starting
power demand of at least 1.2 × 900 W, which equals 1,080 W.
Similarly, a 1,650 W air compressor can be assumed to have a
starting power demand of at least 3.5 × 1,650 W, which equals
5,775 W.
To prevent overloading of the generator’s 120-Volt AC system:
1.
Add up the running power demand of all the 120/240-Volt
AC devices that will be connected to the generator at one
time. This total must not be greater than the generator’s
specified running power output.
2. Add up the running power demand again, but for the
largest motor-driven device use the value of its starting
power demand instead of its running power demand. This
total must not be greater than the generator’s specified
starting power output.
3.
The total running power demand of all the devices that
will be connected to any one of the generator’s outlets
must not exceed the generator’s specified running power
output.
PROGRAMMING THE GENERATOR FOR
REMOTE START
NOTICE
The key fob included with the generator should come already paired
with the unit. If it does not you can follow the directions below to
reconnect. If your unit was shipped without a key fob please contact
our customer support team.
WARNING
Always make sure the area around the generator is
clear of bystanders before using the remote start to
start the generator.
The generator can be started remotely from up to a
maximum of 109 yards (100 M) away using the remote
start key fob with new, fully charged batteries in the
key fob. As the batteries’ state of charge in the key fob
reduces, the distance to start the generator will also
reduce.
Before the generator can be started, an initial start-up
procedure must be performed so the generator and the
key fob recognize each other. If the key fob is replaced, you
will need to go through this procedure with the new fob.
1.
With the battery connected, turn the engine control
switch to the
RUN
position. The yellow battery light
will illuminate.
START
STOP
1
2
3
1 - Start Button | 2 - Stop Button | 3 - Push Button Start
2. Push and hold the red
REMOTE PAIRING
button
on the side of the control panel until the push button
start (3) on the control panel illuminates red, then let
go (see 17 on page 13 for location of button).
3. Press and hold the
STOP
(2) button on the remote
start key fob until the red light on the push button
start (3) goes out, then let go.
4. Press and hold the
START
(1) button on the remote
start key fob until the red light on the push button
start (3) goes out, then let go.
5. Press and hold the
REMOTE PAIRING
button until
the red light on the push button start (3) goes out.
The generator is now programmed to start remotely.
